scheming woman; female demon in disguise
Meanings
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female demon; White Bone Spirit
literaryThe original character from the classic novel 'Journey to the West' (西游记). She is a demon who transforms into beautiful women to deceive and prey on humans, especially the monk Tripitaka.
In 'Journey to the West,' the story of Sun Wukong defeating the White Bone Spirit three times is very famous.
The White Bone Spirit first transformed into a village girl, then into an old woman to deceive Tripitaka.
noun
scheming, treacherous woman; duplicitous femme fatale
derogatoryA modern metaphorical and often derogatory term for a woman perceived as charming on the surface but cunning, manipulative, and dangerous underneath. Commonly used in gossip, social commentary, and online discourse.
She seems nice to everyone on the surface, but she talks badly about people behind their backs; she's a real scheming witch.
He warned his son to be careful of those treacherous women in the workplace who hide daggers behind their smiles.
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The female lead in that TV drama is a typical 'femme fatale' character.